April Allman - Todays Woman

The Strength of Glass and Melanie

By Brigid Morrissey Melanie and her husband Casey (in the background) are bringing art to the forefront in their community. Here she stands in front of the hot shop. Melanie Miller shares a lot of qualities with glass. Both are made up of multiple elements.They are versatile and can attain many forms. They are fluid, and they both hate the cold. Their most amplified quality is that they are transparent. You can see right through glass, and Melanie is so open and willing to share both triumphs and struggles. Although Melanie’s story doesn’t date back [...]

By April Allman|2016-10-16T08:30:00-04:00October 16, 2016|Passions|

Host a Fall Cocktail Party

By Lindsey McClaveFor me, fall hits the seasonal sweet spot, when the temperature cools and the trees begin to alight in a rainbow of red hues. The markets trade out fresh tomatoes and peppers for mounds of knobby squashes and gourds, a spattering of cabbage, and more hardy greens than one could ever wish for. Fall is the season of spice as well — the craving for dishes and drinks laced with cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. In honor of autumn, here’s a cocktail party menu highlighted by savory crostini topped with a cinnamon-tinged butternut squash [...]

By April Allman|2016-10-15T08:30:00-04:00October 15, 2016|Food|

Donna Wilcock is Working to Stop Alzheimer’s

By Marie Bradby Every day, Dr. Donna Wilcock and her team of researchers at the University of Kentucky (UK) move by milliliters toward the fundamental understanding of and treatment for one of the world’s most debilitating conditions — Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). It’s a progressive condition that destroys brain cells and eventually will wipe out the cognitive function of millions of people, leaving them unable to even dress or feed themselves.Donna is not daunted by trials and studies that have not worked. She is on a mission. She hopes her work and that of others will [...]

By April Allman|2016-10-14T08:30:00-04:00October 14, 2016|Survival Skills|

Win An Exciting Family Train Trip!

Win this giveaway from the Kentucky Railway Museum and hop on a wild ride as your train gets robbed by a gang of train robbers! Kids can dress in costume and enjoy fun activities and trick or treating. See Official Rules for details.Our winner is Victoria King!

By April Allman|2016-10-13T08:00:00-04:00October 13, 2016|Today's Family Now|

Best Bodies: Jess Marquardt

Jess Marquardt is executive director of CirqueLouis, and an instructor at Turners Circus. What Are These Places?“I love (CirqueLouis) because we are building on it every day. The center principle of CirqueLouis is compassion, and it’s so exciting to consider what it means to be a circus who cares, then act on it.” Besides planning programming and reaching out to the public, Jess performs and teaches fire workshops with this nonprofit — just a year-and-a-half old.“Turners Circus is where I started my circus adventure, so it holds a special place in my heart. It’s a [...]

By April Allman|2016-10-12T08:30:00-04:00October 12, 2016|Best Bodies|

“Real style is never right or wrong — it’s a matter of being yourself on purpose.” says Maggie Kapp about her work wardrobe.

By Keri FoyMaggie Kapp sets herself apart with fashion.Maggie Kapp’s work environment used to be tiny desks, white boards, and crayons. Even as a former first grade teacher, Maggie’s style often drew attention. Now, as a pharmaceutical rep selling prenatal vitamins, Maggie still uses her flair for fashion to make interactions with doctors memorable.“As a pharmaceutical sales rep, there are lots of us out there. I think it’s important that my doctors remember who I am,” says Maggie. “You have to have confidence in what you’re wearing.”Magenta is a mustMaggie is a fan of color. [...]

By April Allman|2016-10-11T08:30:00-04:00October 11, 2016|Work Wardrobe|

About April Allman

The Strength of Glass and Melanie

Host a Fall Cocktail Party

Donna Wilcock is Working to Stop Alzheimer’s

Win An Exciting Family Train Trip!

Best Bodies: Jess Marquardt

“Real style is never right or wrong — it’s a matter of being yourself on purpose.” says Maggie Kapp about her work wardrobe.

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